Translating professional archaeological research into meaningful and thoughtful educational experiences for the public has taken on increased urgency in recent years. This book presents eight case studies by professional archaeologists who discuss innovative approaches and advances in research methodology while examining the myriad challenges associated with interpreting this work for the public. Each study focuses on a particular Native American bison-kill site and shares the unique path from archaeological investigation to the creation of a public interpretive facility. Collectively the chapters comprise a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted linkages between archaeological research and public education-ranging in scope from the interrelationships of an interpretive facility with its surrounding communities to the nuances of explaining bone decomposition to site visitors. These examples provide valuable insights from which archaeologists and science interpreters of all disciplines can conceptualize and build their own educational programs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Utah Press,U.S.
ISBN-13
9781607814733
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221864888
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Regional History
Author
Leslie B. Davis, John W. Fisher Jr
Publication Name
Pisskan: Interpreting First Peoples Bison Kills at Heritage Parks
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Archaeology
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Leslie B. Davis, John W. Fisher Jr
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